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Saputo Cheese USA Inc., Lincolnshire, Ill., launched Stella Fontinella rubbed wedges in four flavors: Basil Pesto, Harissa, Bourbonista and Black Pepper.

2019 is a big year for Turkey Hill Dairy's Conestoga, Pa., plant: It's the year it became one of the first major ice cream or ice tea facilities to be run on 100% renewable energy.

Wonder Drink Kombucha, Portland, Ore., added a new line of functional drinks, called Prebiotic Plus, to its prebiotic kombucha portfolio.

Suppliers to the dairy processing industry showcased new offerings at the 2019 ProFood Tech trade show.

The offerings include three new Blizzard flavors, as well as sundae-inspired treats.

If William McCormack, business development manager for nutrition at Wauconda, Ill.-based Synergy Flavors, noticed anything at the recent Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, Calif., it's that the current fad for plant-based dairy alternatives is anything but a fad.

Tasty and versatile, cheese has long been a favorite food and ingredient of U.S. consumers. But recent sales data suggest the cheese segment has been struggling a bit, at least at retail. Dollar sales within the retail processed cheese category fell 3.7% to $2.8 billion during the 52 weeks ending Jan. 27, 2019, according to data from Chicago-based market research firm IRI. Unit sales declined by 4.1%.

Vital Farms, Austin, Texas, introduced ghee from pasture-raised cows. The ghee comes from ethically sourced dairy - from cows that are free to roam and forage in open pastures on family farms.

The revamped packaging includes hand-drawn designs.

The new offering comes in Nitro Creamer and Sweet Foam flavors.